Teacher with solid background in managing learning environments and resources. Proven track record of engaging students to learn while having fun. Reputation for working well with others.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Library Media Specialist
Talbot County Public Schools
08.1992 - 06.2024
Instructed students and staff in research processes and understanding copyright, fair use, and licensing of intellectual property.
Updated students on use of Internet as reference tool to access latest information and differentiate between relevant and irrelevant sites and material.
Developed and maintained collection of resources appropriate to curriculum, students and teaching and learning styles inherent within school community.
Served as an informational resource for teachers by providing guidance on best practices for incorporating media into lesson plans.
Promoted literacy by organizing engaging author visits, book clubs, reading incentive programs and Book Fairs.
Developed and executed yearly budgets to purchase book and supplies.
Maintained relevant, organized and correctly catalogued libraries in TCPS.
Evaluated collection development needs regularly, maintaining relevant materials that supported academic achievement across all subject areas.
Mentored instructional assistants in all of the TCPS media centers.
Classroom Teacher
Talbot County Public Schools
08.1992 - 06.2002
Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
Piloted new reading and social studies program materials for TCPS.
Mentored new teachers entering the profession to promote growth within the school community.
Co-Chaired the School Improvement Team.
Served as the Grade-Level Chairperson.
Organized after school clubs that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.
Developed curriculum for math and spelling for grades 2 and 3.